Field: The Field will be separated into six flights; the HHI Championship Flight and Five Amateur Flights(Championship, Senior, First, Second, Ladies). The HHI Professionals, Championship, and Senior Flights will still be played at scratch.

Deadline: The entry deadline is Sunday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m. All registration will go through the Hilton Head Open BlueGolf Registration webpage. Refunds will not be granted should you choose to withdraw after Monday, July 23 at 5:00p.m.

Golf Cars: All contestants must use golf cars provided by the host club. Only two riders per golf car is permitted. Spectators are not permitted to ride

Dress Code: Players are to dress in a manner keeping with the traditions of the game of golf. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse any contestant inappropriately dressed. Sea Pines Country Club is a soft spike facility. Cargo shorts with protruding pockets are not permitted. Professional Men must wear slacks.

2018 Chapter Match Play

June 15 - September 23

Dates: June 15 - September 23. The first three matches will be played within a months date and the where and when of the match will be decided by the players. Semi-Finals and Finals to be held at Harbour Town Golf Links on September 23.

PGA Jr League Section Qualifier

Cary, NC - Today kicked off the first PGA Jr. League Section Qualifier at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC. The weather was perfect and the players made sure to take advantage of the great playing conditions. There were a total of 12 teams competing today with hopes of advancing to the Section Championship. Congratulations to Team Raleigh 3 League who fired a 94 team score to advance to the Section Championship at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club on August 22, 2018.
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McLaughlin & Brennan Win 2018 Pro-Assistant Championship

Wallace, NC – The second and final round of the 2018 Pro-Assistant Championship is complete after another day full of impressive and exciting golf. Other than a brief bit of rain, the players were in luck when some bad weather decided to narrowly miss River Landing to allow for an overall smooth day on the River Course.
The TPC Wakefield Plantation team, Adam McLaughlin and Matt Brennan, tied for the lead with Walnut Creek CC Professional, Clark Rose and Neal Lancaster. Both teams finished at 16-under par after the 36-hole event, taking them to a playoff on the 18 hole. McLaughlin and Brennan held their lead through this playoff when McLaughlin birdied the par-4 while the Rose/Lancaster team made a steady par.
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Cover holds the lead to win the 54th SignArt NC Open

(Kannapolis, NC) – The 54th SignArt NC Open, presented by Mobipaid, is complete. The final round took place on another beautiful day at the Club at Irish Creek with high competition amongst many players.
Amateur Patrick Cover of Cornelius, NC, came out on top with a 54-hole total of 199 (-11), conquering the course all three days. “I just tried to play a competition with myself and tried to see how far in front I could get and see how low I could take it on the course,” said Cover. This fared pretty well for him as he posted three consistent rounds of 66-67-66, holding the lead spot all three rounds.
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Faraci Holds Lead to Win the 67th South Carolina Open

(Hilton Head, SC) – Amateur, Jack Faraci, of Long Island, NY, came out on top to win the 67th South Carolina Open, presented by Yamaha and Mobipaid. Faraci dominated the Devil’s Elbow South Course at Moss Creek Golf Club in Hilton Head, SC for the 54-hole event.
Faraci posted three low rounds for the tournament, taking the lead in the second round. As an incoming senior at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, he has played in many competitive events. “The course set up really well for me all three days,” says Faraci. When thinking forward for what he has planned in the next few months, this win is only a light at a beginning for him. “It’s going to be a good summer.” Faraci won another event at Moss Creek recently, so he is very familiar with this track, which was evident from this win.
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Belfair Golf Club kicks off the 2019 PGA PNC

Bluffton, SC - It was a great day at Belfair Golf Club where PGA of America Vice President, Suzy Whaley, PGA, and our CPGA Section President, Paige Cribb, PGA, helped kick off the year countdown until the 2019 PGA Professional National Championship. Many volunteers for the Championship gathered for a clinic hosted by Whaley. The goal of the event was to spread the word about the tournament which is host to the nation's best PGA Professionals competing for a chance to play in the PGA Championship.
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CPGA Monthly Top 3 Highlight

The first CPGA Top 3 Highlight will be included in the newsletter on Tuesday, May 1. The deadline to enter is Friday, April 27 by 5pm. All nominations are to include the nominee's name, facility, Member classification, and a description of the best practice that has helped bring success to the facility. Please include a headshot and 1-2 photos that may showcase the best practice.
All nominations are to be submitted to CPGA Director of Marketing, Sally Morgan, PGA.
With any questions, please contact Sally at 336.398.2675
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24th Tar Heel Cup Matches Complete

24th Tar Heel Club Matches
Final Results
WALLCE, NC (April 3, 2018) – Final Results of the 24th Tar Heel Cup Matches hosted by River Landing in Wallace, NC on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
Related: Championship Website | Hole-by-hole Scoring | Photo Gallery
The North Carolina Amateurs defeated the North Carolina Professionals 7 Points to 5 Points to win the 24th Tar Heel Cup Matches. Chris Cassetta from High Point, NC drained a 15-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole to secure the Cup and clinching point for the Amateurs. The Amateurs led after Four-Ball Matches 2.5-1.5 and secured 4.5 points in Singles Matches to win.
Two teams of the best playing amateurs and PGA Professionals from the state of North Carolina met for the 24th time in a friendly team match play event called the "Tar Heel Cup." River Landing Country Club located in Wallace, NC is hosting this event for the fourth time on its River Course.
For the fifth time since 2012, the CGA Amateur team won the cup from the Professionals, and have held the cup for six of last seven years.
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PGA HOPE Training Session - Broadmoor Golf Links

Asheville, NC - Even snow couldn't stop our Carolinas PGA Professionals from learning about PGA HOPE from Judy Alvarez. On March 14, the second training session in the Section of 2018 was held at Broadmoor Golf Links. We are excited to have many PGA Professionals continue to educate themselves while helping our great veterans learn the game of golf! Judy's role is influential in growing our game and making veterans feel welcome to come to the golf course through the PGA HOPE Program. The next session will take place on April 9 at Kiawah Island. This session is full!
To learn more about the PGA HOPE Program, CLICK HERE or contact the Carolinas PGA Staff (336) 398-2742
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PGA HOPE Carolinas

Cary, NC – Local men and women PGA Professionals met at Prestonwood Country Club to attend a PGA HOPE training session on January 10. PGA Master Professional and National HOPE Instructor Trainer, Judy Alvarez and U.S. Marine, Chris Nowak delivered education to thirty-six Carolinas PGA Professionals that included both indoor and outdoor sessions. The education began with an introduction to the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) initiative and covered topics such as: Role of the PGA Professional, Defining Disability/Handicaps, Sensitivity Training, Available Adaptive Equipment, Methods of Modified Swings, and concluded with an outdoor hands-on module. “It’s not your side of the ball that matters, it’s theirs,” reminded Alvarez.
For more information about PGA REACH Carolinas or PGA HOPE, please contact the Carolinas Section office at (336) 398-2742 or Carolinas@pgahq.com.
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BIG WEEK 2018 Is Complete

February 22, 2018 (Greensboro, NC) – The Carolinas PGA 2018 Big Week has concluded after many inspiring and exciting moments. Thank you to all the PGA Professionals and Associates (formerly Apprentices) who came to Greensboro for these productive events. We hosted a successful Annual Meeting to elect our new CPGA Officers and Board Members, a special evening honoring our 2017 Award Winners, numerous exciting exhibitors, a $6,000 cash jackpot, and many education opportunities with incredible speakers.
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CPGA Tournament Survey Results

Thank you to all CPGA Members and Associates who took the time to complete the CPGA Tournament Survey that was distributed back in December! The CPGA Tournament Committee and staff hope to use this information to gain a better understanding of what works best for our Section tournaments and events. All Class-A Members who took the survey have been awarded 1 MSR credit for doing so.
Please feel free to review the results of the survey below:
TOURNAMENT SURVEY RESULTS
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BIG WEEK Registration is NOW OPEN

Registration for our biggest event of the year is NOW OPEN! Carolinas PGA BIG WEEK is February 18-20, 2018 in Greensboro, NC. This is a great opportunity to come learn from some of the industry and Section's best, and grow your knowledge and expertise of the business and game of golf. There are going to be numerous programs such as the Section’s Annual Meeting, educational seminars, and a dinner honoring our Section Award Winners.
This is our 25th year of hosting this event and we look forward to new and exciting changes, including a $6,000 jackpot drawing and some incredible speakers such as Southwest Airlines' former Chief Operating Officer, Dave Ridley, and Westchester Country Club reitred PGA Professional, John Kennedy, PGA. We are also bringing back our informal education area and the "Old Pros Corner," our lounge-style bar and meeting area.
There are numerous opportunities to earn MSR credit, with 19 available credits throughout the entire event! If you are in need of any more MSRs before the end of this cycle, now is your chance to get them through great educational experiences at one of the largest regional golf trade shows in the country!
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 9, 2018
*Registrants submitting after the deadline will be charged a $25 late fee*
*Registration will be open until the event*
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Career Corner - December

With my final newsletter article of 2017, I thought it would be a good idea to look back at the year (from my eyes), and more importantly, look forward to the coming year. It is difficult for me to believe that I have been in this position as your Career Consultant for almost six months, and I can honestly say that I think that I have the best job in the Carolinas.
In those six months, I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with many of you both at CPGA events and your facilities. Meeting PGA Members and Apprentices has been the highlight of my year, and the relationships I have formed with many of you are what make me most proud as I reflect on 2017. It is my opinion that the Carolinas PGA is the best Section in the country, and that is due to the quality of our Members and Apprentices and the guidance provided by Section leadership and the staff at CPGA Headquarters.
Looking forward to 2018, I have several goals that are focused on creating relationships with PGA Members and Apprentices and providing all of you with a range of services that you perceive as valuable.
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NEW Carolinas PGA Tournament Director

The Carolinas PGA is proud to announce the promotion of Mike Whitenack to Tournament Director. Mike is in the middle of his 8th year with the section and will now run all major section events and also serve as the staff liaison for the Tournament Committee. Assistant Executive Director Cory Armstrong’s role will expand to take on more responsibilities with corporate partnerships, while still overseeing the Tournament Department. Mike is in the final stages of his Level 3 apprenticeship and plans to gain his PGA Membership very soon. 2018 will be a big year for Mike, as he and his fiancé Amber Harrelson will also tie the knot. Please join us in congratulating Mike on this notable achievement!
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Tournament Program Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey about the CPGA's tournament program (even if you do NOT regularly participate). We hope your feedback can assist us in continuing to provide the best playing opportunities we possibly can for our Members.
All Class-A Members will receive 1 MSR (Total Category) for completing this survey.
We will also randomly draw a participant to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
The deadline to complete the survey is Monday, January 15th.
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Belfair to host 2019 PGA Professional Championship

The PGA of America has announced that Belfair in Bluffton, SC will host the 2019 PGA Professional Championship, the world’s largest all-professional tournament. With the 2019 PGA Championship’s move to the month of May, this will be the PGA PC’s first time taking place in the spring. The dates will be April 28 – May 1.
2019 PGA Professional Championship at Belfair announced on Golf Channel's Morning Drive (Dec. 14, 2017) from PGA of America on Vimeo.
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